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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.82, 1,392.12 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.82, 1,392.12 and 635.68 is: 877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.82 : 1,392.12 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.82/1,392.12 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.82x = 1,392.12 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.82x = 884,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,942.84/1,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.21

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