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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,389.54 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,389.54 and 564.76 is: 779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,389.54 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,389.54 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,389.54 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 784,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,756.61/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.43

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