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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,358.58 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,358.58 and 661.92 is: 991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,358.58 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,358.58 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,358.58 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 899,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,271.27/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.98

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