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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.62, 1,388.88 and 613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.62, 1,388.88 and 613.65 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.62 : 1,388.88 = 613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.62/1,388.88 = 613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.62x = 1,388.88 × 613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.62x = 852,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,286.21/1,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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