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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.73, 1,390.97 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.73, 1,390.97 and 634.70 is: 876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.73 : 1,390.97 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.73/1,390.97 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.73x = 1,390.97 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.73x = 882,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,853.72/1,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.08

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