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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,361.04 and 664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,361.04 and 664.06 is: 996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,361.04 = 664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,361.04 = 664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,361.04 × 664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 903,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,802.10/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.58

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