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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,349.66 and 655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,349.66 and 655.37 is: 980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,349.66 = 655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,349.66 = 655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,349.66 × 655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 884,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,531.69/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.76

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