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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.66, 1,420.08 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.66, 1,420.08 and 656.64 is: 905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.66 : 1,420.08 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.66/1,420.08 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.66x = 1,420.08 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.66x = 932,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,481.33/1,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.62

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