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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.82, 1,389.45 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.82, 1,389.45 and 564.70 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.82 : 1,389.45 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.82/1,389.45 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.82x = 1,389.45 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.82x = 784,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,622.42/1,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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