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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,358.27 and 659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,358.27 and 659.45 is: 989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,358.27 = 659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,358.27 = 659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,358.27 × 659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 895,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,701.06/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.19

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