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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,353.36 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,353.36 and 658.72 is: 988.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,353.36 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,353.36 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,353.36 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 891,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,485.30/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.65

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