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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.60, 1,389.14 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.60, 1,389.14 and 564.48 is: 779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.60 : 1,389.14 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.60/1,389.14 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.60x = 1,389.14 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.60x = 784,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,141.75/1,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.00

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