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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.24, 1,387.62 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.24, 1,387.62 and 656.52 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.24 : 1,387.62 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.24/1,387.62 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.24x = 1,387.62 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.24x = 911,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,000.28/1,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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