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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.58, 1,350.94 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.58, 1,350.94 and 658.64 is: 988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.58 : 1,350.94 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.58/1,350.94 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.58x = 1,350.94 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.58x = 889,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,776.37/900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.00

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