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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.23, 1,388.55 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.23, 1,388.55 and 564.18 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.23 : 1,388.55 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.23/1,388.55 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.23x = 1,388.55 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.23x = 783,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,392.14/1,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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