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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.62, 1,389.44 and 652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.62, 1,389.44 and 652.56 is: 900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.62 : 1,389.44 = 652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.62/1,389.44 = 652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.62x = 1,389.44 × 652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.62x = 906,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,692.97/1,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.73

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