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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,249.42 and 684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,249.42 and 684.98 is: 944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,249.42 = 684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,249.42 = 684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,249.42 × 684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 855,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,827.71/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.21

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