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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.58, 1,390.80 and 658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.58, 1,390.80 and 658.20 is: 908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.58 : 1,390.80 = 658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.58/1,390.80 = 658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.58x = 1,390.80 × 658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.58x = 915,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,424.56/1,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.54

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