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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,350.54 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,350.54 and 659.34 is: 986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,350.54 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,350.54 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,350.54 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 890,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,465.04/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.05

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