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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.85 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,388.85 and 613.40 is: 846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,388.85 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,388.85 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,388.85 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 851,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,920.59/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.55

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