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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,249.32 and 684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,249.32 and 684.57 is: 943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,249.32 = 684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,249.32 = 684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,249.32 × 684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 855,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,246.99/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.95

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