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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,370.70 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,370.70 and 658.44 is: 986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,370.70 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,370.70 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,370.70 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 902,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,523.71/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.62

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