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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,360.52 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,360.52 and 660.96 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,360.52 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,360.52 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,360.52 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 899,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,249.30/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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