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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.95, 1,389.59 and 564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.95, 1,389.59 and 564.86 is: 779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.95 : 1,389.59 = 564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.95/1,389.59 = 564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.95x = 1,389.59 × 564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.95x = 784,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,918.27/1,006.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.50

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