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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.96, 1,389.62 and 564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.96, 1,389.62 and 564.91 is: 779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.96 : 1,389.62 = 564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.96/1,389.62 = 564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.96x = 1,389.62 × 564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.96x = 785,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,010.23/1,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.58

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