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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,252.14 and 659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,252.14 and 659.40 is: 910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,252.14 = 659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,252.14 = 659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,252.14 × 659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 825,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,661.12/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.06

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