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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.85 and 655.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.85 and 655.09 is: 904.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.80 : 1,385.85 = 655.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.80/1,385.85 = 655.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.80x = 1,385.85 × 655.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.80x = 907,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,861.70/1,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.43

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