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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,241.36 and 660.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,241.36 and 660.97 is: 911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,241.36 = 660.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,241.36 = 660.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,241.36 × 660.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 820,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,492.21/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.33

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