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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,356.06 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,356.06 and 659.70 is: 987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,356.06 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,356.06 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,356.06 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 894,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,592.78/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.18

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