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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.61, 1,393.40 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.61, 1,393.40 and 567.54 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.61 : 1,393.40 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.61/1,393.40 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.61x = 1,393.40 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.61x = 790,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,810.24/1,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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