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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,251.54 and 658.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,251.54 and 658.95 is: 908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,251.54 = 658.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,251.54 = 658.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,251.54 × 658.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 824,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,702.59/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.54

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