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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,351.26 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,351.26 and 658.13 is: 985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,351.26 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,351.26 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,351.26 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 889,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,297.99/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.74

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