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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,362.42 and 666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,362.42 and 666.09 is: 999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,362.42 = 666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,362.42 = 666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,362.42 × 666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 907,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,494.34/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.58

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