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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,227.96 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,227.96 and 658.32 is: 906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,227.96 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,227.96 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,227.96 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 808,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,390.63/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.67

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