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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.98, 1,244.63 and 666.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.98, 1,244.63 and 666.05 is: 919.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.98 : 1,244.63 = 666.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.98/1,244.63 = 666.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.98x = 1,244.63 × 666.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.98x = 828,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,985.81/901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.07

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