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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,380.33 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,380.33 and 659.58 is: 989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,380.33 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,380.33 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,380.33 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 910,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,438.06/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.76

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