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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.22, 1,421.01 and 636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.22, 1,421.01 and 636.93 is: 879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.22 : 1,421.01 = 636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.22/1,421.01 = 636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.22x = 1,421.01 × 636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.22x = 905,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,083.90/1,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.39

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