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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,363.29 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,363.29 and 665.56 is: 998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,363.29 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,363.29 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,363.29 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 907,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,351.29/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.85

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