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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 982.94 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 982.94 and 603.56 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 982.94 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/982.94 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 982.94 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 593,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,263.27/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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