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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.20, 1,388.46 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.20, 1,388.46 and 564 is: 778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.20 : 1,388.46 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.20/1,388.46 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.20x = 1,388.46 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.20x = 783,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,091.44/1,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.27

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