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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.87, 1,356.90 and 658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.87, 1,356.90 and 658.89 is: 986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.87 : 1,356.90 = 658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.87/1,356.90 = 658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.87x = 1,356.90 × 658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.87x = 894,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,047.84/905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.95

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