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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,363.94 and 665.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,363.94 and 665.99 is: 999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,363.94 = 665.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,363.94 = 665.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,363.94 × 665.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 908,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,370.40/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.48

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