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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,249.22 and 709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,249.22 and 709.40 is: 977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,249.22 = 709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,249.22 = 709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,249.22 × 709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 886,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,196.67/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.89

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