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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.78, 1,556.96 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.78, 1,556.96 and 606.70 is: 908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.78 : 1,556.96 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.78/1,556.96 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.78x = 1,556.96 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.78x = 944,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,607.63/1,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.47

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