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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.98, 1,508.92 and 640.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.98, 1,508.92 and 640.66 is: 960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.98 : 1,508.92 = 640.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.98/1,508.92 = 640.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.98x = 1,508.92 × 640.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.98x = 966,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,699.31/1,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.00

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