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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,250.73 and 645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,250.73 and 645.12 is: 889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,250.73 = 645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,250.73 = 645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,250.73 × 645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 806,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,870.94/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.06

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