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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.34, 1,363.19 and 665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.34, 1,363.19 and 665.49 is: 998.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.34 : 1,363.19 = 665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.34/1,363.19 = 665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.34x = 1,363.19 × 665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.34x = 907,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,189.31/908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.73

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