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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.58, 1,385.96 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.58, 1,385.96 and 611.73 is: 843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.58 : 1,385.96 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.58/1,385.96 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.58x = 1,385.96 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.58x = 847,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,830.25/1,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.96

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