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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.26, 1,419.82 and 655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.26, 1,419.82 and 655.58 is: 904.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.26 : 1,419.82 = 655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.26/1,419.82 = 655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.26x = 1,419.82 × 655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.26x = 930,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,805.60/1,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.34

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