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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.98, 1,393.74 and 567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.98, 1,393.74 and 567.95 is: 783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.98 : 1,393.74 = 567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.98/1,393.74 = 567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.98x = 1,393.74 × 567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.98x = 791,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,567.66/1,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.75

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