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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,356.06 and 660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,356.06 and 660.24 is: 989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,356.06 = 660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,356.06 = 660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,356.06 × 660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 895,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,325.05/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.46

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