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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.35, 1,516.02 and 656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.35, 1,516.02 and 656.45 is: 906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.35 : 1,516.02 = 656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.35/1,516.02 = 656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.35x = 1,516.02 × 656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.35x = 995,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,191.33/1,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.08

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