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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.09, 1,394.10 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.09, 1,394.10 and 636.78 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.09 : 1,394.10 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.09/1,394.10 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.09x = 1,394.10 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.09x = 887,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,735.00/1,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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