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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,252.44 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,252.44 and 675.60 is: 933.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,252.44 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,252.44 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,252.44 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 846,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,148.46/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.20

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