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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.64, 1,332.72 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.64, 1,332.72 and 658.96 is: 986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.64 : 1,332.72 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.64/1,332.72 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.64x = 1,332.72 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.64x = 878,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,209.17/890.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.04

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