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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.99, 1,389.58 and 558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.99, 1,389.58 and 558.83 is: 771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.99 : 1,389.58 = 558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.99/1,389.58 = 558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.99x = 1,389.58 × 558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.99x = 776,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,538.99/1,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.15

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