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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,362.96 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,362.96 and 662.58 is: 993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,362.96 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,362.96 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,362.96 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 903,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,070.04/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.08

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