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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.92, 1,394.10 and 655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.92, 1,394.10 and 655.95 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.92 : 1,394.10 = 655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.92/1,394.10 = 655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.92x = 1,394.10 × 655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.92x = 914,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,459.90/1,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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