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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.91, 1,393.55 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.91, 1,393.55 and 567.80 is: 783.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.91 : 1,393.55 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.91/1,393.55 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.91x = 1,393.55 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.91x = 791,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,247.88/1,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.49

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