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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.35, 1,388.66 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.35, 1,388.66 and 564.15 is: 778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.35 : 1,388.66 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.35/1,388.66 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.35x = 1,388.66 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.35x = 783,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,414.93/1,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.47

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