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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.69, 1,389.26 and 564.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.69, 1,389.26 and 564.61 is: 779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.69 : 1,389.26 = 564.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.69/1,389.26 = 564.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.69x = 1,389.26 × 564.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.69x = 784,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,390.09/1,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.18

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