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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.47, 1,362.83 and 666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.47, 1,362.83 and 666.16 is: 998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.47 : 1,362.83 = 666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.47/1,362.83 = 666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.47x = 1,362.83 × 666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.47x = 907,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,862.83/909.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.23

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