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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,362.72 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,362.72 and 663.66 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,362.72 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,362.72 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,362.72 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 904,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,382.76/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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