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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.23, 1,254.41 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.23, 1,254.41 and 660.66 is: 912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.23 : 1,254.41 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.23/1,254.41 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.23x = 1,254.41 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.23x = 828,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,738.51/908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.48

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