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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.96, 1,348.52 and 655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.96, 1,348.52 and 655.36 is: 982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.96 : 1,348.52 = 655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.96/1,348.52 = 655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.96x = 1,348.52 × 655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.96x = 883,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,766.07/899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.01

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