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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,249.38 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,249.38 and 644.22 is: 887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,249.38 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,249.38 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,249.38 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 804,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,875.58/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.74

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