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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.35, 1,387.33 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.35, 1,387.33 and 632.34 is: 872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.35 : 1,387.33 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.35/1,387.33 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.35x = 1,387.33 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.35x = 877,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,262.67/1,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.60

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