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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.36, 1,250.88 and 645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.36, 1,250.88 and 645.28 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.36 : 1,250.88 = 645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.36/1,250.88 = 645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.36x = 1,250.88 × 645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.36x = 807,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,167.85/907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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