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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.60, 1,388.16 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.60, 1,388.16 and 656.76 is: 906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.60 : 1,388.16 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.60/1,388.16 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.60x = 1,388.16 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.60x = 911,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,687.96/1,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.61

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