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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.25, 1,244.13 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.25, 1,244.13 and 665.68 is: 918.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.25 : 1,244.13 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.25/1,244.13 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.25x = 1,244.13 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.25x = 828,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,186.24/901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.93

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