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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,269.64 and 658.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,269.64 and 658.86 is: 907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,269.64 = 658.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,269.64 = 658.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,269.64 × 658.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 836,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,515.01/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.97

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