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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.27, 1,386.24 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.27, 1,386.24 and 605.75 is: 836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.27 : 1,386.24 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.27/1,386.24 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.27x = 1,386.24 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.27x = 839,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,719.08/1,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.15

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