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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,252.87 and 646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,252.87 and 646.35 is: 891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,252.87 = 646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,252.87 = 646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,252.87 × 646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 809,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,786.21/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.96

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