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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.66, 1,388.16 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.66, 1,388.16 and 632.79 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.66 : 1,388.16 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.66/1,388.16 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.66x = 1,388.16 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.66x = 878,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,413.77/1,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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