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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.93, 1,389.29 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.93, 1,389.29 and 675.72 is: 933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.93 : 1,389.29 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.93/1,389.29 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.93x = 1,389.29 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.93x = 938,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,767.66/1,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.23

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