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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.03, 1,388.30 and 563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.03, 1,388.30 and 563.93 is: 778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.03 : 1,388.30 = 563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.03/1,388.30 = 563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.03x = 1,388.30 × 563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.03x = 782,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,904.02/1,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.21

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