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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.97, 1,362.18 and 659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.97, 1,362.18 and 659.03 is: 988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.97 : 1,362.18 = 659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.97/1,362.18 = 659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.97x = 1,362.18 × 659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.97x = 897,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,710.67/907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.71

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