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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.05, 1,388.43 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.05, 1,388.43 and 564.04 is: 778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.05 : 1,388.43 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.05/1,388.43 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.05x = 1,388.43 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.05x = 783,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,126.59/1,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.42

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