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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.18, 1,388.50 and 564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.18, 1,388.50 and 564.07 is: 778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.18 : 1,388.50 = 564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.18/1,388.50 = 564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.18x = 1,388.50 × 564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.18x = 783,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,211.20/1,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.40

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