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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.66, 1,516.42 and 656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.66, 1,516.42 and 656.71 is: 906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.66 : 1,516.42 = 656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.66/1,516.42 = 656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.66x = 1,516.42 × 656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.66x = 995,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,845.21/1,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.41

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