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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.49, 1,243.97 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.49, 1,243.97 and 665.56 is: 918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.49 : 1,243.97 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.49/1,243.97 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.49x = 1,243.97 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.49x = 827,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,936.67/901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.41

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