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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.43, 1,392.77 and 616.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.43, 1,392.77 and 616.31 is: 850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.43 : 1,392.77 = 616.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.43/1,392.77 = 616.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.43x = 1,392.77 × 616.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.43x = 858,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,375.00/1,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.36

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