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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.69, 1,354.56 and 658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.69, 1,354.56 and 658.18 is: 985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.69 : 1,354.56 = 658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.69/1,354.56 = 658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.69x = 1,354.56 × 658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.69x = 891,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,544.30/904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.47

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