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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.48, 1,393.52 and 656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.48, 1,393.52 and 656.02 is: 904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.48 : 1,393.52 = 656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.48/1,393.52 = 656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.48x = 1,393.52 × 656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.48x = 914,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,176.99/1,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.70

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