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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.78, 1,393.55 and 567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.78, 1,393.55 and 567.71 is: 783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.78 : 1,393.55 = 567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.78/1,393.55 = 567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.78x = 1,393.55 × 567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.78x = 791,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,135.63/1,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.47

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