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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.31, 1,388.57 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.31, 1,388.57 and 564.18 is: 778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.31 : 1,388.57 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.31/1,388.57 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.31x = 1,388.57 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.31x = 783,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,400.60/1,006.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.49

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