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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.36, 1,382.76 and 628.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.36, 1,382.76 and 628.99 is: 868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.36 : 1,382.76 = 628.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.36/1,382.76 = 628.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.36x = 1,382.76 × 628.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.36x = 869,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,738.76/1,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.56

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