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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.30, 1,388.61 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.30, 1,388.61 and 564.24 is: 778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.30 : 1,388.61 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.30/1,388.61 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.30x = 1,388.61 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.30x = 783,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,509.31/1,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.60

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