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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.76, 1,389.02 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.76, 1,389.02 and 608.18 is: 839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.76 : 1,389.02 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.76/1,389.02 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.76x = 1,389.02 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.76x = 844,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,764.20/1,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.09

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