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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.09, 1,240.16 and 663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.09, 1,240.16 and 663.63 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.09 : 1,240.16 = 663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.09/1,240.16 = 663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.09x = 1,240.16 × 663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.09x = 823,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,004.06/900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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