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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.73, 1,389.30 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.73, 1,389.30 and 564.62 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.73 : 1,389.30 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.73/1,389.30 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.73x = 1,389.30 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.73x = 784,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,428.49/1,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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