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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.99, 1,393.79 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.99, 1,393.79 and 567.87 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.99 : 1,393.79 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.99/1,393.79 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.99x = 1,393.79 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.99x = 791,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,491.53/1,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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