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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.17, 1,388.44 and 564.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.17, 1,388.44 and 564.11 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.17 : 1,388.44 = 564.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.17/1,388.44 = 564.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.17x = 1,388.44 × 564.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.17x = 783,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,232.89/1,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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