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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.57, 1,389.14 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.57, 1,389.14 and 558.46 is: 770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.57 : 1,389.14 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.57/1,389.14 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.57x = 1,389.14 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.57x = 775,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,781.20/1,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.72

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