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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.68 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.68 and 564.24 is: 778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,388.68 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,388.68 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,388.68 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 783,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,548.80/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.61

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