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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.60, 1,393.23 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.60, 1,393.23 and 567.53 is: 783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.60 : 1,393.23 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.60/1,393.23 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.60x = 1,393.23 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.60x = 790,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,699.34/1,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.18

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