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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.56, 1,389.78 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.56, 1,389.78 and 658.12 is: 907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.56 : 1,389.78 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.56/1,389.78 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.56x = 1,389.78 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.56x = 914,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,642.01/1,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.78

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