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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,244.67 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,244.67 and 666.70 is: 919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,244.67 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,244.67 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,244.67 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 829,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,815.88/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.79

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