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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 658.90 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.70 : 1,355.55 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.70/1,355.55 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.70x = 1,355.55 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.70x = 893,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,171.90/903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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