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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,251.62 and 781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,251.62 and 781.28 is: 1,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,251.62 = 781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,251.62 = 781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,251.62 × 781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 977,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,865.67/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.95

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