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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.94, 1,388.97 and 658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.94, 1,388.97 and 658.02 is: 906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.94 : 1,388.97 = 658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.94/1,388.97 = 658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.94x = 1,388.97 × 658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.94x = 913,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,970.04/1,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.77

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