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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.41, 1,251.65 and 698.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.41, 1,251.65 and 698.65 is: 964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.41 : 1,251.65 = 698.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.41/1,251.65 = 698.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.41x = 1,251.65 × 698.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.41x = 874,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,465.27/906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.76

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