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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.31, 1,251.59 and 658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.31, 1,251.59 and 658.19 is: 907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.31 : 1,251.59 = 658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.31/1,251.59 = 658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.31x = 1,251.59 × 658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.31x = 823,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,774.47/907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.94

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