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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,357.52 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,357.52 and 662.96 is: 993.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,357.52 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,357.52 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,357.52 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 899,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,981.46/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.36

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