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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.88, 1,148.04 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.88, 1,148.04 and 657.54 is: 908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.88 : 1,148.04 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.88/1,148.04 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.88x = 1,148.04 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.88x = 754,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,882.22/830.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.53

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