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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,251.11 and 502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,251.11 and 502.86 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,251.11 = 502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,251.11 = 502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,251.11 × 502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 629,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,129.96/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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