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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.74, 1,360.54 and 665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.74, 1,360.54 and 665.26 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.74 : 1,360.54 = 665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.74/1,360.54 = 665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.74x = 1,360.54 × 665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.74x = 905,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,112.84/906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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