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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.48, 1,388.82 and 564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.48, 1,388.82 and 564.29 is: 778.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.48 : 1,388.82 = 564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.48/1,388.82 = 564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.48x = 1,388.82 × 564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.48x = 783,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,697.24/1,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.65

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