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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.72, 1,389.78 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.72, 1,389.78 and 658.52 is: 908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.72 : 1,389.78 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.72/1,389.78 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.72x = 1,389.78 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.72x = 915,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,197.93/1,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.19

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