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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.65, 1,393.29 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.65, 1,393.29 and 567.65 is: 783.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.65 : 1,393.29 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.65/1,393.29 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.65x = 1,393.29 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.65x = 790,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,894.10/1,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.33

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