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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,252.14 and 646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,252.14 and 646.22 is: 890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,252.14 = 646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,252.14 = 646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,252.14 × 646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 809,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,157.91/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.50

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