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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,250.95 and 658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,250.95 and 658.15 is: 909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,250.95 = 658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,250.95 = 658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,250.95 × 658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 823,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,311.10/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.01

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