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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,250.60 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,250.60 and 658.28 is: 908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,250.60 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,250.60 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,250.60 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 823,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,235.42/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.51

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