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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.70, 1,393.42 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.70, 1,393.42 and 567.58 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.70 : 1,393.42 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.70/1,393.42 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.70x = 1,393.42 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.70x = 790,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,877.32/1,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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