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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.84 and 656.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.84 and 656.99 is: 906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,485.84 = 656.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,485.84 = 656.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,485.84 × 656.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 976,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,185.74/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.84

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