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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,355.96 and 701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,355.96 and 701.51 is: 1,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,355.96 = 701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,355.96 = 701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,355.96 × 701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 951,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,209.21/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.87

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