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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.33, 1,382.16 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.33, 1,382.16 and 608.34 is: 839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.33 : 1,382.16 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.33/1,382.16 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.33x = 1,382.16 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.33x = 840,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,830.68/1,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.71

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