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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.04, 1,506.98 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.04, 1,506.98 and 639.48 is: 959.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.04 : 1,506.98 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.04/1,506.98 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.04x = 1,506.98 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.04x = 963,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,683.57/1,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.81

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