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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.90, 1,364.04 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.90, 1,364.04 and 666.06 is: 999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.90 : 1,364.04 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.90/1,364.04 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.90x = 1,364.04 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.90x = 908,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,532.48/908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.60

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