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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.97, 1,332.68 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.97, 1,332.68 and 658.52 is: 986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.97 : 1,332.68 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.97/1,332.68 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.97x = 1,332.68 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.97x = 877,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,586.48/889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.09

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