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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.51, 1,250.58 and 696.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.51, 1,250.58 and 696.31 is: 960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.51 : 1,250.58 = 696.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.51/1,250.58 = 696.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.51x = 1,250.58 × 696.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.51x = 870,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,791.36/906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.60

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