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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,362.71 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,362.71 and 663.04 is: 995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,362.71 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,362.71 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,362.71 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 903,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,531.24/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.89

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