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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.78, 1,393.38 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.78, 1,393.38 and 567.64 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.78 : 1,393.38 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.78/1,393.38 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.78x = 1,393.38 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.78x = 790,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,938.22/1,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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