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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.32, 1,388.73 and 564.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.32, 1,388.73 and 564.23 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.32 : 1,388.73 = 564.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.32/1,388.73 = 564.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.32x = 1,388.73 × 564.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.32x = 783,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,563.13/1,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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