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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.84, 1,393.60 and 567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.84, 1,393.60 and 567.79 is: 783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.84 : 1,393.60 = 567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.84/1,393.60 = 567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.84x = 1,393.60 × 567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.84x = 791,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,272.14/1,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.56

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