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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,361.40 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,361.40 and 661.60 is: 992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,361.40 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,361.40 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,361.40 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 900,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,702.24/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.40

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