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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,358.20 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,358.20 and 661.20 is: 992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,358.20 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,358.20 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,358.20 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 898,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,041.84/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.97

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