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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.13, 1,516.73 and 656.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.13, 1,516.73 and 656.78 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.13 : 1,516.73 = 656.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.13/1,516.73 = 656.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.13x = 1,516.73 × 656.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.13x = 996,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,147.06/1,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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