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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.06, 1,455.77 and 656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.06, 1,455.77 and 656.84 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.06 : 1,455.77 = 656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.06/1,455.77 = 656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.06x = 1,455.77 × 656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.06x = 956,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,213.25/1,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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