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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.04, 1,388.39 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.04, 1,388.39 and 564.08 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.04 : 1,388.39 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.04/1,388.39 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.04x = 1,388.39 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.04x = 783,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,160.21/1,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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