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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.83, 1,375.66 and 657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.83, 1,375.66 and 657.91 is: 985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.83 : 1,375.66 = 657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.83/1,375.66 = 657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.83x = 1,375.66 × 657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.83x = 905,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,060.47/918.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.01

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