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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,250.17 and 670.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,250.17 and 670.07 is: 924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,250.17 = 670.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,250.17 = 670.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,250.17 × 670.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 837,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,702.86/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.63

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