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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,367.62 and 666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,367.62 and 666.50 is: 1,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,367.62 = 666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,367.62 = 666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,367.62 × 666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 911,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,510.23/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.56

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