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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,253.03 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,253.03 and 659.66 is: 911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,253.03 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,253.03 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,253.03 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 826,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,564.21/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.09

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