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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,355.60 and 660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,355.60 and 660.84 is: 990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,355.60 = 660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,355.60 = 660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,355.60 × 660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 895,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,834.70/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.81

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