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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,361.16 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,361.16 and 662.40 is: 997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,361.16 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,361.16 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,361.16 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 901,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,632.38/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.23

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