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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.64, 1,396.52 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.64, 1,396.52 and 639.20 is: 881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.64 : 1,396.52 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.64/1,396.52 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.64x = 1,396.52 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.64x = 892,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,655.58/1,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.51

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