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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.59, 1,516.01 and 656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.59, 1,516.01 and 656.23 is: 905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.59 : 1,516.01 = 656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.59/1,516.01 = 656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.59x = 1,516.01 × 656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.59x = 994,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,849.09/1,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.57

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