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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,241.28 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,241.28 and 664.74 is: 916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,241.28 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,241.28 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,241.28 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 825,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,128.47/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.81

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