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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.97, 1,420.02 and 636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.97, 1,420.02 and 636.22 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.97 : 1,420.02 = 636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.97/1,420.02 = 636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.97x = 1,420.02 × 636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.97x = 903,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,446.90/1,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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