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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.88, 1,398.58 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.88, 1,398.58 and 677.12 is: 934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.88 : 1,398.58 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.88/1,398.58 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.88x = 1,398.58 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.88x = 947,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,006.49/1,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.96

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