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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,362.04 and 647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,362.04 and 647.32 is: 972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,362.04 = 647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,362.04 = 647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,362.04 × 647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 881,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,670.71/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.45

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