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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,346.28 and 655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,346.28 and 655.82 is: 981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,346.28 = 655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,346.28 = 655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,346.28 × 655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 882,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,917.35/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.72

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