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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.83, 1,389.15 and 633.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.83, 1,389.15 and 633.62 is: 874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.83 : 1,389.15 = 633.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.83/1,389.15 = 633.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.83x = 1,389.15 × 633.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.83x = 880,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,196.70/1,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.23

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