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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,251.48 and 626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,251.48 and 626.80 is: 865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,251.48 = 626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,251.48 = 626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,251.48 × 626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 784,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,427.66/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.66

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