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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.79, 1,252.73 and 641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.79, 1,252.73 and 641.96 is: 885.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.79 : 1,252.73 = 641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.79/1,252.73 = 641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.79x = 1,252.73 × 641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.79x = 804,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,193.08/907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.88

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