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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.67, 1,385.82 and 655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.67, 1,385.82 and 655.35 is: 903.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.67 : 1,385.82 = 655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.67/1,385.82 = 655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.67x = 1,385.82 × 655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.67x = 908,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,197.14/1,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.98

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