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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.34, 1,390.74 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.34, 1,390.74 and 658.64 is: 909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.34 : 1,390.74 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.34/1,390.74 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.34x = 1,390.74 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.34x = 915,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,986.75/1,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.31

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