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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,351.92 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,351.92 and 656.87 is: 986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,351.92 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,351.92 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,351.92 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 888,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,028.93/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.19

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