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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006, 1,388.26 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006, 1,388.26 and 563.94 is: 778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006 : 1,388.26 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006/1,388.26 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006x = 1,388.26 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006x = 782,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,895.34/1,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.23

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