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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.71, 1,393.32 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.71, 1,393.32 and 567.68 is: 783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.71 : 1,393.32 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.71/1,393.32 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.71x = 1,393.32 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.71x = 790,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,955.06/1,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.35

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