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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.57, 1,393.32 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.57, 1,393.32 and 567.47 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.57 : 1,393.32 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.57/1,393.32 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.57x = 1,393.32 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.57x = 790,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,667.30/1,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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