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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,354.64 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,354.64 and 661.32 is: 991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,354.64 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,354.64 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,354.64 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 895,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,850.52/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.95

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