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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.08, 1,383 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.08, 1,383 and 608.96 is: 840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.08 : 1,383 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.08/1,383 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.08x = 1,383 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.08x = 842,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,191.68/1,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.44

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