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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.08, 1,388.42 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.08, 1,388.42 and 563.98 is: 778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.08 : 1,388.42 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.08/1,388.42 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.08x = 1,388.42 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.08x = 783,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,034.17/1,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.30

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