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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,399.02 and 565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,399.02 and 565.67 is: 780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,399.02 = 565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,399.02 = 565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,399.02 × 565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 791,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,376.65/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.64

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