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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.29, 1,391.93 and 635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.29, 1,391.93 and 635.45 is: 877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.29 : 1,391.93 = 635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.29/1,391.93 = 635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.29x = 1,391.93 × 635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.29x = 884,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,501.92/1,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.23

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