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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,250.64 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,250.64 and 696.52 is: 960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,250.64 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,250.64 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,250.64 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 871,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,095.77/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.75

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