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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.22, 1,395.24 and 638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.22, 1,395.24 and 638.63 is: 881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.22 : 1,395.24 = 638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.22/1,395.24 = 638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.22x = 1,395.24 × 638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.22x = 891,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,046.73/1,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.16

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