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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,370.94 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,370.94 and 659.08 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,370.94 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,370.94 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,370.94 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 903,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,559.14/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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