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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.96, 1,392.30 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.96, 1,392.30 and 616.20 is: 850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.96 : 1,392.30 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.96/1,392.30 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.96x = 1,392.30 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.96x = 857,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,935.26/1,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.32

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