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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.38, 1,388.70 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.38, 1,388.70 and 564.30 is: 778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.38 : 1,388.70 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.38/1,388.70 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.38x = 1,388.70 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.38x = 783,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,643.41/1,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.68

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