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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,241.49 and 664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,241.49 and 664.59 is: 916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,241.49 = 664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,241.49 = 664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,241.49 × 664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 825,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,081.84/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.70

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