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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.58, 1,383.35 and 629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.58, 1,383.35 and 629.64 is: 868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.58 : 1,383.35 = 629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.58/1,383.35 = 629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.58x = 1,383.35 × 629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.58x = 871,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,009.35/1,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.77

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