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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.71, 1,389.32 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.71, 1,389.32 and 564.60 is: 779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.71 : 1,389.32 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.71/1,389.32 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.71x = 1,389.32 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.71x = 784,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,407.25/1,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.18

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