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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,250.16 and 658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,250.16 and 658.16 is: 907.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,250.16 = 658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,250.16 = 658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,250.16 × 658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 822,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,805.31/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.45

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