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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.23, 1,507.31 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.23, 1,507.31 and 639.70 is: 958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.23 : 1,507.31 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.23/1,507.31 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.23x = 1,507.31 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.23x = 964,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,233.72/1,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.27

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