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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,394.87 and 637.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,394.87 and 637.75 is: 880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,394.87 = 637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,394.87 = 637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,394.87 × 637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 889,582.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,582.45/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.21

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