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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.30, 1,250.28 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.30, 1,250.28 and 658.14 is: 906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.30 : 1,250.28 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.30/1,250.28 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.30x = 1,250.28 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.30x = 822,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,859.28/907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.93

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