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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.95, 1,388.89 and 628.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.95, 1,388.89 and 628.42 is: 867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.95 : 1,388.89 = 628.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.95/1,388.89 = 628.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.95x = 1,388.89 × 628.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.95x = 872,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,802.78/1,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.64

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