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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.17, 1,388.52 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.17, 1,388.52 and 564.06 is: 778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.17 : 1,388.52 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.17/1,388.52 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.17x = 1,388.52 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.17x = 783,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,208.59/1,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.41

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