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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007, 1,389.55 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007, 1,389.55 and 564.84 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007 : 1,389.55 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007/1,389.55 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007x = 1,389.55 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007x = 784,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,873.42/1,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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