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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.16, 1,255.74 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.16, 1,255.74 and 660.08 is: 911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.16 : 1,255.74 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.16/1,255.74 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.16x = 1,255.74 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.16x = 828,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,888.86/909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.71

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