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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.07, 1,388.37 and 563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.07, 1,388.37 and 563.97 is: 778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.07 : 1,388.37 = 563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.07/1,388.37 = 563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.07x = 1,388.37 × 563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.07x = 783,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,002.45/1,006.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.28

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