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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,250.61 and 685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,250.61 and 685.16 is: 945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,250.61 = 685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,250.61 = 685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,250.61 × 685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 856,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,861.69/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.15

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