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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.69, 1,393.50 and 567.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.69, 1,393.50 and 567.61 is: 783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.69 : 1,393.50 = 567.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.69/1,393.50 = 567.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.69x = 1,393.50 × 567.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.69x = 790,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,964.54/1,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.37

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