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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,357.64 and 664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,357.64 and 664.56 is: 996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,357.64 = 664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,357.64 = 664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,357.64 × 664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 902,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,233.24/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.90

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