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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.98, 1,356.01 and 657.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.98, 1,356.01 and 657.95 is: 986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.98 : 1,356.01 = 657.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.98/1,356.01 = 657.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.98x = 1,356.01 × 657.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.98x = 892,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,178.35/903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.94

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