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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,270.02 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,270.02 and 659.24 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,270.02 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,270.02 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,270.02 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 837,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,247.98/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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