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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.56, 1,387.68 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.56, 1,387.68 and 632.79 is: 873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.56 : 1,387.68 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.56/1,387.68 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.56x = 1,387.68 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.56x = 878,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,107.31/1,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.25

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