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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.96, 1,353.02 and 658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.96, 1,353.02 and 658.36 is: 986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.96 : 1,353.02 = 658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.96/1,353.02 = 658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.96x = 1,353.02 × 658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.96x = 890,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,774.25/902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.50

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