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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.78, 1,391.76 and 659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.78, 1,391.76 and 659.67 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.78 : 1,391.76 = 659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.78/1,391.76 = 659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.78x = 1,391.76 × 659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.78x = 918,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,102.32/1,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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