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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,363.05 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,363.05 and 663.90 is: 995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,363.05 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,363.05 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,363.05 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 904,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,928.90/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.85

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