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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,354.86 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,354.86 and 659.70 is: 990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,354.86 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,354.86 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,354.86 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 893,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,801.14/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.14

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