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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,359.69 and 660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,359.69 and 660.76 is: 989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,359.69 = 660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,359.69 = 660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,359.69 × 660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 898,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,422.89/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.77

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