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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.81, 1,249.52 and 656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.81, 1,249.52 and 656.69 is: 905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.81 : 1,249.52 = 656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.81/1,249.52 = 656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.81x = 1,249.52 × 656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.81x = 820,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,537.76/905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.87

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