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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,337.46 and 661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,337.46 and 661.06 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,337.46 = 661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,337.46 = 661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,337.46 × 661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 884,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,141.31/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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