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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.96, 1,407.92 and 647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.96, 1,407.92 and 647.30 is: 892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.96 : 1,407.92 = 647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.96/1,407.92 = 647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.96x = 1,407.92 × 647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.96x = 911,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,346.62/1,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.64

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