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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.79, 1,389.35 and 564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.79, 1,389.35 and 564.73 is: 779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.79 : 1,389.35 = 564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.79/1,389.35 = 564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.79x = 1,389.35 × 564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.79x = 784,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,605.56/1,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.32

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