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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010, 1,393.80 and 567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010, 1,393.80 and 567.92 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010 : 1,393.80 = 567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010/1,393.80 = 567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010x = 1,393.80 × 567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010x = 791,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,566.90/1,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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