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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.72, 1,251.58 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.72, 1,251.58 and 684.28 is: 945.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.72 : 1,251.58 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.72/1,251.58 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.72x = 1,251.58 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.72x = 856,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,431.16/905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.58

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