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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.95, 1,387.41 and 612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.95, 1,387.41 and 612.56 is: 844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.95 : 1,387.41 = 612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.95/1,387.41 = 612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.95x = 1,387.41 × 612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.95x = 849,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,871.87/1,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.85

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