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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.93, 1,249.52 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.93, 1,249.52 and 657.66 is: 907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.93 : 1,249.52 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.93/1,249.52 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.93x = 1,249.52 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.93x = 821,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,756.03/905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.09

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