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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.56 and 658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.56 and 658.20 is: 908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,390.56 = 658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,390.56 = 658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,390.56 × 658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 915,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,266.59/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.44

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