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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.91, 1,393.15 and 636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.91, 1,393.15 and 636.18 is: 877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.91 : 1,393.15 = 636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.91/1,393.15 = 636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.91x = 1,393.15 × 636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.91x = 886,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,294.17/1,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.60

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