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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,241.16 and 667.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,241.16 and 667.28 is: 919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,241.16 = 667.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,241.16 = 667.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,241.16 × 667.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 828,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,201.24/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.65

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