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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.64, 1,396.80 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.64, 1,396.80 and 639.30 is: 881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.64 : 1,396.80 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.64/1,396.80 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.64x = 1,396.80 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.64x = 892,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,974.24/1,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.83

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