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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.26, 1,361.21 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.26, 1,361.21 and 662.04 is: 994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.26 : 1,361.21 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.26/1,361.21 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.26x = 1,361.21 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.26x = 901,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,172.16/906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.39

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