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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,357.04 and 658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,357.04 and 658.46 is: 986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,357.04 = 658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,357.04 = 658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,357.04 × 658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 893,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,551.42/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.01

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