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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.08 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.08 and 639.20 is: 881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,397.08 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,397.08 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,397.08 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 893,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,013.54/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.69

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