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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.09, 1,249.62 and 696.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.09, 1,249.62 and 696.21 is: 960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.09 : 1,249.62 = 696.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.09/1,249.62 = 696.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.09x = 1,249.62 × 696.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.09x = 869,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,997.94/906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.17

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