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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,364.22 and 664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,364.22 and 664.66 is: 997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,364.22 = 664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,364.22 = 664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,364.22 × 664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 906,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,742.47/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.67

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