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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.26, 1,249.08 and 695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.26, 1,249.08 and 695.68 is: 959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.26 : 1,249.08 = 695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.26/1,249.08 = 695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.26x = 1,249.08 × 695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.26x = 868,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,959.97/905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.90

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