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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,241.80 and 664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,241.80 and 664.47 is: 915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,241.80 = 664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,241.80 = 664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,241.80 × 664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 825,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,137.18/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.74

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