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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.21, 1,248.50 and 657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.21, 1,248.50 and 657.35 is: 906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.21 : 1,248.50 = 657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.21/1,248.50 = 657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.21x = 1,248.50 × 657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.21x = 820,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,691.95/905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.64

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