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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,388.96 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,388.96 and 564.44 is: 778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,388.96 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,388.96 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,388.96 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 783,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,976.93/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.90

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