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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,358.64 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,358.64 and 662.28 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,358.64 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,358.64 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,358.64 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 899,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,800.10/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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