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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.48, 1,389.00 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.48, 1,389.00 and 564.52 is: 779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.48 : 1,389.00 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.48/1,389.00 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.48x = 1,389.00 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.48x = 784,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,108.51/1,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.06

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