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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.72, 1,389.87 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.72, 1,389.87 and 634.02 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.72 : 1,389.87 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.72/1,389.87 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.72x = 1,389.87 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.72x = 881,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,195.26/1,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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