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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.26, 1,388.71 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.26, 1,388.71 and 608.02 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.26 : 1,388.71 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.26/1,388.71 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.26x = 1,388.71 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.26x = 844,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,360.13/1,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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