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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.39, 1,250.61 and 669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.39, 1,250.61 and 669.82 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.39 : 1,250.61 = 669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.39/1,250.61 = 669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.39x = 1,250.61 × 669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.39x = 837,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,683.59/905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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