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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.02, 1,515.38 and 655.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.02, 1,515.38 and 655.97 is: 905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.02 : 1,515.38 = 655.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.02/1,515.38 = 655.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.02x = 1,515.38 × 655.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.02x = 994,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,032.96/1,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.29

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