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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.92, 1,507.50 and 640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.92, 1,507.50 and 640.84 is: 959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.92 : 1,507.50 = 640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.92/1,507.50 = 640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.92x = 1,507.50 × 640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.92x = 966,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,066.30/1,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.43

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