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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,251.11 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,251.11 and 670.06 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,251.11 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,251.11 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,251.11 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 838,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,318.77/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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