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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.72, 1,523.64 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.72, 1,523.64 and 655.56 is: 904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.72 : 1,523.64 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.72/1,523.64 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.72x = 1,523.64 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.72x = 998,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,837.44/1,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.97

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