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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.96, 1,422.92 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.96, 1,422.92 and 638.16 is: 880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.96 : 1,422.92 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.96/1,422.92 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.96x = 1,422.92 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.96x = 908,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,050.63/1,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.78

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