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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,248.75 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,248.75 and 657.18 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,248.75 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,248.75 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,248.75 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 820,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,653.53/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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