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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.89, 1,395.77 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.89, 1,395.77 and 638.55 is: 880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.89 : 1,395.77 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.89/1,395.77 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.89x = 1,395.77 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.89x = 891,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,265.74/1,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.80

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