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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.29, 1,427.25 and 635.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.29, 1,427.25 and 635.77 is: 877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.29 : 1,427.25 = 635.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.29/1,427.25 = 635.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.29x = 1,427.25 × 635.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.29x = 907,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,402.73/1,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.32

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