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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,362.81 and 665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,362.81 and 665.27 is: 997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,362.81 = 665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,362.81 = 665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,362.81 × 665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 906,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,636.61/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.31

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