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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.93, 1,457.96 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.93, 1,457.96 and 636.99 is: 878.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.93 : 1,457.96 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.93/1,457.96 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.93x = 1,457.96 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.93x = 928,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,702.76/1,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.68

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