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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,244.40 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,244.40 and 666.54 is: 918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,244.40 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,244.40 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,244.40 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 829,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,442.38/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.48

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