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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.91, 1,399.85 and 636.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.91, 1,399.85 and 636.91 is: 878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.91 : 1,399.85 = 636.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.91/1,399.85 = 636.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.91x = 1,399.85 × 636.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.91x = 891,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,578.46/1,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.48

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