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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.82, 1,254.99 and 661.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.82, 1,254.99 and 661.42 is: 912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.82 : 1,254.99 = 661.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.82/1,254.99 = 661.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.82x = 1,254.99 × 661.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.82x = 830,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,075.49/909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.35

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