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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.95, 1,386.84 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.95, 1,386.84 and 611.92 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.95 : 1,386.84 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.95/1,386.84 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.95x = 1,386.84 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.95x = 848,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,635.13/1,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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