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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,249.28 and 657.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,249.28 and 657.33 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,249.28 = 657.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,249.28 = 657.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,249.28 × 657.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 821,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,189.22/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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