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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.83, 1,269.42 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.83, 1,269.42 and 658.39 is: 907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.83 : 1,269.42 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.83/1,269.42 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.83x = 1,269.42 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.83x = 835,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,773.43/920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.63

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