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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,354.16 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,354.16 and 657.92 is: 988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,354.16 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,354.16 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,354.16 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 890,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,928.95/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.69

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