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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.98, 1,392.08 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.98, 1,392.08 and 615.60 is: 849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.98 : 1,392.08 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.98/1,392.08 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.98x = 1,392.08 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.98x = 856,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,964.45/1,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.34

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