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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,255.05 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,255.05 and 659.58 is: 911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,255.05 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,255.05 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,255.05 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 827,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,805.88/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.02

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