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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.30, 1,556.52 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.30, 1,556.52 and 606.76 is: 908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.30 : 1,556.52 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.30/1,556.52 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.30x = 1,556.52 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.30x = 944,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,434.08/1,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.72

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