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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.40, 1,355.10 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.40, 1,355.10 and 660.40 is: 990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.40 : 1,355.10 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.40/1,355.10 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.40x = 1,355.10 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.40x = 894,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,908.04/903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.60

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