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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,353.84 and 659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,353.84 and 659.88 is: 988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,353.84 = 659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,353.84 = 659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,353.84 × 659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 893,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,371.94/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.29

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