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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.42, 1,388.86 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.42, 1,388.86 and 564.33 is: 778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.42 : 1,388.86 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.42/1,388.86 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.42x = 1,388.86 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.42x = 783,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,775.36/1,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.78

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