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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.11, 1,388.43 and 564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.11, 1,388.43 and 564.03 is: 778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.11 : 1,388.43 = 564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.11/1,388.43 = 564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.11x = 1,388.43 × 564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.11x = 783,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,116.17/1,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.36

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