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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.79, 1,382.58 and 608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.79, 1,382.58 and 608.81 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.79 : 1,382.58 = 608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.79/1,382.58 = 608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.79x = 1,382.58 × 608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.79x = 841,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,721.62/1,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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