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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.32, 1,425.77 and 655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.32, 1,425.77 and 655.34 is: 904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.32 : 1,425.77 = 655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.32/1,425.77 = 655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.32x = 1,425.77 × 655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.32x = 934,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,364.11/1,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.24

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