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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,365.48 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,365.48 and 657.75 is: 908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,365.48 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,365.48 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,365.48 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 898,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,144.47/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.10

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