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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.03, 1,388.33 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.03, 1,388.33 and 656.72 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.03 : 1,388.33 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.03/1,388.33 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.03x = 1,388.33 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.03x = 911,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,741.52/1,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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