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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.72, 1,366.06 and 658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.72, 1,366.06 and 658.16 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.72 : 1,366.06 = 658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.72/1,366.06 = 658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.72x = 1,366.06 × 658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.72x = 899,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,086.05/989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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