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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.58, 1,393.32 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.58, 1,393.32 and 567.56 is: 783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.58 : 1,393.32 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.58/1,393.32 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.58x = 1,393.32 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.58x = 790,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,792.70/1,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.29

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