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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,252.56 and 659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,252.56 and 659.98 is: 909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,252.56 = 659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,252.56 = 659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,252.56 × 659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 826,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,664.55/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.50

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