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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,359.90 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,359.90 and 662.40 is: 995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,359.90 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,359.90 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,359.90 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 900,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,797.76/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.61

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