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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.96, 1,393.84 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.96, 1,393.84 and 567.90 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.96 : 1,393.84 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.96/1,393.84 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.96x = 1,393.84 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.96x = 791,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,561.74/1,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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