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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.52, 1,391.94 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.52, 1,391.94 and 659.20 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.52 : 1,391.94 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.52/1,391.94 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.52x = 1,391.94 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.52x = 917,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,566.85/1,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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