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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,354.08 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,354.08 and 658.92 is: 987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,354.08 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,354.08 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,354.08 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 892,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,230.39/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.48

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