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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.65, 1,392.19 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.65, 1,392.19 and 676.55 is: 933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.65 : 1,392.19 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.65/1,392.19 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.65x = 1,392.19 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.65x = 941,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,887.93/1,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.81

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