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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.65, 1,488.11 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.65, 1,488.11 and 636.39 is: 877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.65 : 1,488.11 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.65/1,488.11 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.65x = 1,488.11 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.65x = 947,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,015.14/1,078.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.96

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