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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.91, 1,488.49 and 658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.91, 1,488.49 and 658.97 is: 909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.91 : 1,488.49 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.91/1,488.49 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.91x = 1,488.49 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.91x = 980,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,870.26/1,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.13

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