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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,354.68 and 658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,354.68 and 658.76 is: 985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,354.68 = 658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,354.68 = 658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,354.68 × 658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 892,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,402.22/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.79

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