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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,335.96 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,335.96 and 660.06 is: 989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,335.96 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,335.96 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,335.96 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 881,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,813.76/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.09

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