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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,388.76 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,388.76 and 613.40 is: 846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,388.76 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,388.76 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,388.76 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 851,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,865.38/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.65

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