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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,345.76 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,345.76 and 657.60 is: 982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,345.76 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,345.76 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,345.76 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 884,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,971.78/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.78

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