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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.98, 1,387.02 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.98, 1,387.02 and 611.93 is: 844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.98 : 1,387.02 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.98/1,387.02 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.98x = 1,387.02 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.98x = 848,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,759.15/1,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.55

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