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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.96, 1,352.34 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.96, 1,352.34 and 658.88 is: 986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.96 : 1,352.34 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.96/1,352.34 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.96x = 1,352.34 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.96x = 891,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,023.02/902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.79

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