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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.92, 1,389.50 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.92, 1,389.50 and 564.84 is: 779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.92 : 1,389.50 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.92/1,389.50 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.92x = 1,389.50 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.92x = 784,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,845.18/1,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.45

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