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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.81, 1,250.89 and 657.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.81, 1,250.89 and 657.69 is: 907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.81 : 1,250.89 = 657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.81/1,250.89 = 657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.81x = 1,250.89 × 657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.81x = 822,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,697.84/906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.24

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