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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,391.37 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,391.37 and 635.22 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,391.37 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,391.37 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,391.37 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 883,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,826.05/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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