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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.78, 1,396.04 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.78, 1,396.04 and 657.75 is: 907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.78 : 1,396.04 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.78/1,396.04 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.78x = 1,396.04 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.78x = 918,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,245.31/1,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.55

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