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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,249.94 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,249.94 and 626.67 is: 864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,249.94 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,249.94 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,249.94 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 783,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,296.77/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.52

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