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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.40, 1,389.08 and 613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.40, 1,389.08 and 613.76 is: 847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.40 : 1,389.08 = 613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.40/1,389.08 = 613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.40x = 1,389.08 × 613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.40x = 852,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,556.33/1,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.13

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