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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.49, 1,388.92 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.49, 1,388.92 and 558.34 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.49 : 1,388.92 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.49/1,388.92 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.49x = 1,388.92 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.49x = 775,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,489.59/1,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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