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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.41, 1,250.56 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.41, 1,250.56 and 626.66 is: 864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.41 : 1,250.56 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.41/1,250.56 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.41x = 1,250.56 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.41x = 783,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,675.93/906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.59

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