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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,252.36 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,252.36 and 660.15 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,252.36 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,252.36 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,252.36 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 826,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,746.28/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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