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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.87, 1,250.34 and 773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.87, 1,250.34 and 773.83 is: 1,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.87 : 1,250.34 = 773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.87/1,250.34 = 773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.87x = 1,250.34 × 773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.87x = 967,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,550.60/906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.91

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