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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,253.93 and 659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,253.93 and 659.90 is: 910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,253.93 = 659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,253.93 = 659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,253.93 × 659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 827,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,458.84/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.33

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