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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.59, 1,386.35 and 655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.59, 1,386.35 and 655.07 is: 904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.59 : 1,386.35 = 655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.59/1,386.35 = 655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.59x = 1,386.35 × 655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.59x = 908,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,153.02/1,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.01

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