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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.39, 1,418.76 and 635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.39, 1,418.76 and 635.73 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.39 : 1,418.76 = 635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.39/1,418.76 = 635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.39x = 1,418.76 × 635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.39x = 901,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,948.29/1,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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