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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.76, 1,391.16 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.76, 1,391.16 and 614.94 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.76 : 1,391.16 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.76/1,391.16 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.76x = 1,391.16 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.76x = 855,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,479.93/1,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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