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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.29, 1,388.68 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.29, 1,388.68 and 564.17 is: 778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.29 : 1,388.68 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.29/1,388.68 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.29x = 1,388.68 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.29x = 783,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,443.24/1,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.55

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