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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.74, 1,389.42 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.74, 1,389.42 and 564.66 is: 779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.74 : 1,389.42 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.74/1,389.42 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.74x = 1,389.42 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.74x = 784,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,549.90/1,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.30

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