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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.29, 1,360.90 and 658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.29, 1,360.90 and 658.09 is: 984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.29 : 1,360.90 = 658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.29/1,360.90 = 658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.29x = 1,360.90 × 658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.29x = 895,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,597.20/909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.94

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