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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.96, 1,431.18 and 638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.96, 1,431.18 and 638.84 is: 881.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.96 : 1,431.18 = 638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.96/1,431.18 = 638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.96x = 1,431.18 × 638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.96x = 914,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,298.61/1,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.71

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