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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,361.43 and 664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,361.43 and 664.31 is: 996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,361.43 = 664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,361.43 = 664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,361.43 × 664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 904,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,414.97/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.98

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