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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.93, 1,424.92 and 639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.93, 1,424.92 and 639.88 is: 882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.93 : 1,424.92 = 639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.93/1,424.92 = 639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.93x = 1,424.92 × 639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.93x = 911,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,777.81/1,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.71

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