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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.96, 1,386.83 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.96, 1,386.83 and 611.97 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.96 : 1,386.83 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.96/1,386.83 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.96x = 1,386.83 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.96x = 848,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,695.30/1,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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