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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.29, 1,508.48 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.29, 1,508.48 and 658.13 is: 988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.29 : 1,508.48 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.29/1,508.48 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.29x = 1,508.48 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.29x = 992,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,775.94/1,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.54

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