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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,349.28 and 657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,349.28 and 657.82 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,349.28 = 657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,349.28 = 657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,349.28 × 657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 887,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,583.37/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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