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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.62, 1,393.27 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.62, 1,393.27 and 567.52 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.62 : 1,393.27 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.62/1,393.27 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.62x = 1,393.27 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.62x = 790,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,703.69/1,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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