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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.97, 1,394.36 and 656.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.97, 1,394.36 and 656.00 is: 905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.97 : 1,394.36 = 656.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.97/1,394.36 = 656.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.97x = 1,394.36 × 656.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.97x = 914,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,689.91/1,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.66

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