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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,353.33 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,353.33 and 656.70 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,353.33 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,353.33 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,353.33 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 888,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,731.81/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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