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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.70, 1,352.55 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.70, 1,352.55 and 656.20 is: 982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.70 : 1,352.55 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.70/1,352.55 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.70x = 1,352.55 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.70x = 887,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,543.31/903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.12

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