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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,250.91 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,250.91 and 659.34 is: 909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,250.91 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,250.91 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,250.91 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 824,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,775.00/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.14

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