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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.00, 1,391.32 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.00, 1,391.32 and 609.66 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.00 : 1,391.32 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.00/1,391.32 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.00x = 1,391.32 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.00x = 848,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,230.20/1,008.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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