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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.54, 1,363.50 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.54, 1,363.50 and 665.70 is: 999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.54 : 1,363.50 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.54/1,363.50 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.54x = 1,363.50 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.54x = 907,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,683.43/908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.06

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