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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,251.78 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,251.78 and 658.50 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,251.78 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,251.78 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,251.78 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 824,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,297.13/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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