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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,357.79 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,357.79 and 658.96 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,357.79 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,357.79 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,357.79 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 894,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,722.51/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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