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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.33, 1,349.06 and 657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.33, 1,349.06 and 657.39 is: 986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.33 : 1,349.06 = 657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.33/1,349.06 = 657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.33x = 1,349.06 × 657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.33x = 886,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,855.14/899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.13

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