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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,250.26 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,250.26 and 696.52 is: 961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,250.26 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,250.26 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,250.26 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 870,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,831.10/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.05

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