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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.65, 1,392.03 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.65, 1,392.03 and 677.76 is: 935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.65 : 1,392.03 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.65/1,392.03 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.65x = 1,392.03 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.65x = 943,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,462.25/1,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.38

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