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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.41, 1,250.27 and 697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.41, 1,250.27 and 697.65 is: 963.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.41 : 1,250.27 = 697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.41/1,250.27 = 697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.41x = 1,250.27 × 697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.41x = 872,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,250.87/905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.38

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