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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.34, 1,251.42 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.34, 1,251.42 and 626.44 is: 864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.34 : 1,251.42 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.34/1,251.42 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.34x = 1,251.42 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.34x = 783,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,939.54/906.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.95

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