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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.33, 1,352.06 and 659.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.33, 1,352.06 and 659.39 is: 989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.33 : 1,352.06 = 659.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.33/1,352.06 = 659.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.33x = 1,352.06 × 659.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.33x = 891,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,534.84/901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.13

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