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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.28, 1,388.34 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.28, 1,388.34 and 657.20 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.28 : 1,388.34 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.28/1,388.34 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.28x = 1,388.34 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.28x = 912,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,417.05/1,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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