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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.75, 1,445.97 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.75, 1,445.97 and 655.04 is: 904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.75 : 1,445.97 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.75/1,445.97 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.75x = 1,445.97 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.75x = 947,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,160.96/1,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.00

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