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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.24, 1,388.62 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.24, 1,388.62 and 564.12 is: 778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.24 : 1,388.62 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.24/1,388.62 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.24x = 1,388.62 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.24x = 783,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,348.31/1,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.49

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