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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,250.93 and 658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,250.93 and 658.01 is: 907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,250.93 = 658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,250.93 = 658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,250.93 × 658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 823,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,124.45/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.74

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