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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.75, 1,393.47 and 567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.75, 1,393.47 and 567.75 is: 783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.75 : 1,393.47 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.75/1,393.47 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.75x = 1,393.47 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.75x = 791,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,142.59/1,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.50

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