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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.56, 1,394.94 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.56, 1,394.94 and 637.96 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.56 : 1,394.94 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.56/1,394.94 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.56x = 1,394.94 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.56x = 889,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,915.92/1,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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