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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.84, 1,393.11 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.84, 1,393.11 and 636.48 is: 878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.84 : 1,393.11 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.84/1,393.11 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.84x = 1,393.11 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.84x = 886,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,686.65/1,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.92

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