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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.39, 1,425.86 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.39, 1,425.86 and 655.40 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.39 : 1,425.86 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.39/1,425.86 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.39x = 1,425.86 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.39x = 934,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,498.24/1,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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