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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,352.70 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,352.70 and 656.64 is: 985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,352.70 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,352.70 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,352.70 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 888,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,236.93/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.55

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