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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,347.44 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,347.44 and 667.26 is: 997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,347.44 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,347.44 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,347.44 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 899,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,089.48/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.79

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