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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,252.22 and 641.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,252.22 and 641.77 is: 886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,252.22 = 641.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,252.22 = 641.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,252.22 × 641.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 803,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,635.70/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.37

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