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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.84, 1,395.87 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.84, 1,395.87 and 638.48 is: 881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.84 : 1,395.87 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.84/1,395.87 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.84x = 1,395.87 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.84x = 891,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,235.08/1,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.68

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