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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,251.12 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,251.12 and 627 is: 865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,251.12 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,251.12 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,251.12 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 784,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,452.24/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.04

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