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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.08, 1,348.93 and 668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.08, 1,348.93 and 668.26 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.08 : 1,348.93 = 668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.08/1,348.93 = 668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.08x = 1,348.93 × 668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.08x = 901,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,435.96/902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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