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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.70, 1,389.32 and 608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.70, 1,389.32 and 608.41 is: 839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.70 : 1,389.32 = 608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.70/1,389.32 = 608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.70x = 1,389.32 × 608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.70x = 845,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,277.16/1,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.66

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