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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.98, 1,357.51 and 658.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.98, 1,357.51 and 658.95 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.98 : 1,357.51 = 658.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.98/1,357.51 = 658.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.98x = 1,357.51 × 658.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.98x = 894,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,531.21/904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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