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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,365.77 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,365.77 and 656.70 is: 907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,365.77 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,365.77 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,365.77 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 896,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,901.16/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.02

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