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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,247.98 and 775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,247.98 and 775.04 is: 1,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,247.98 = 775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,247.98 = 775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,247.98 × 775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 967,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,234.42/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.21

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