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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,250.57 and 717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,250.57 and 717.55 is: 989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,250.57 = 717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,250.57 = 717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,250.57 × 717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 897,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,345.17/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.43

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