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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.59, 1,392.03 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.59, 1,392.03 and 635.28 is: 876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.59 : 1,392.03 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.59/1,392.03 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.59x = 1,392.03 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.59x = 884,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,328.82/1,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.80

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