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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,251.17 and 640.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,251.17 and 640.83 is: 884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,251.17 = 640.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,251.17 = 640.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,251.17 × 640.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 801,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,784.07/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.33

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