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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.55, 1,401.36 and 567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.55, 1,401.36 and 567.40 is: 782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.55 : 1,401.36 = 567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.55/1,401.36 = 567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.55x = 1,401.36 × 567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.55x = 795,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,131.66/1,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.96

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