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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.69, 1,391.61 and 658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.69, 1,391.61 and 658.77 is: 908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.69 : 1,391.61 = 658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.69/1,391.61 = 658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.69x = 1,391.61 × 658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.69x = 916,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,748.17/1,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.85

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