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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.73 and 558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.73 and 558.21 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,388.73 = 558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,388.73 = 558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,388.73 × 558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 775,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,193.24/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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