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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.01, 1,269.69 and 658.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.01, 1,269.69 and 658.57 is: 907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.01 : 1,269.69 = 658.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.01/1,269.69 = 658.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.01x = 1,269.69 × 658.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.01x = 836,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,181.39/921.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.90

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