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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.36, 1,362.78 and 666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.36, 1,362.78 and 666.82 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.36 : 1,362.78 = 666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.36/1,362.78 = 666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.36x = 1,362.78 × 666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.36x = 908,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,728.96/910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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