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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,251.19 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,251.19 and 626.97 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,251.19 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,251.19 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,251.19 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 784,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,458.59/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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