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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,251.39 and 696.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,251.39 and 696.15 is: 961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,251.39 = 696.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,251.39 = 696.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,251.39 × 696.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 871,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,155.15/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.22

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