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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.72, 1,393.36 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.72, 1,393.36 and 567.66 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.72 : 1,393.36 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.72/1,393.36 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.72x = 1,393.36 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.72x = 790,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,954.74/1,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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