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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.56, 1,425.48 and 639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.56, 1,425.48 and 639.84 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.56 : 1,425.48 = 639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.56/1,425.48 = 639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.56x = 1,425.48 × 639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.56x = 912,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,079.12/1,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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