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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.76, 1,387.02 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.76, 1,387.02 and 611.94 is: 844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.76 : 1,387.02 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.76/1,387.02 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.76x = 1,387.02 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.76x = 848,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,773.02/1,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.75

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