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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.92, 1,392.30 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.92, 1,392.30 and 610.58 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.92 : 1,392.30 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.92/1,392.30 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.92x = 1,392.30 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.92x = 850,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,110.53/1,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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