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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.17, 1,251.53 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.17, 1,251.53 and 659.23 is: 908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.17 : 1,251.53 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.17/1,251.53 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.17x = 1,251.53 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.17x = 825,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,042.83/908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.47

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