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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.82, 1,393.51 and 561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.82, 1,393.51 and 561.70 is: 775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.82 : 1,393.51 = 561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.82/1,393.51 = 561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.82x = 1,393.51 × 561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.82x = 782,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,734.57/1,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.12

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