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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,252.68 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,252.68 and 659.10 is: 909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,252.68 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,252.68 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,252.68 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 825,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,641.39/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.08

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