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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.10, 1,388.25 and 563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.10, 1,388.25 and 563.93 is: 778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.10 : 1,388.25 = 563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.10/1,388.25 = 563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.10x = 1,388.25 × 563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.10x = 782,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,875.82/1,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.13

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