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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,298.37 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,298.37 and 653.49 is: 901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,298.37 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,298.37 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,298.37 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 848,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,471.81/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.06

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