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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,365.96 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,365.96 and 657.66 is: 907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,365.96 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,365.96 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,365.96 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 898,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,337.25/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.59

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