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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.58, 1,408.76 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.58, 1,408.76 and 627.64 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.58 : 1,408.76 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.58/1,408.76 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.58x = 1,408.76 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.58x = 884,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,194.13/1,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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