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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.74, 1,487.30 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.74, 1,487.30 and 658.04 is: 908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.74 : 1,487.30 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.74/1,487.30 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.74x = 1,487.30 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.74x = 978,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,702.89/1,077.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.11

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