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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.95, 1,251.59 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.95, 1,251.59 and 492.95 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.95 : 1,251.59 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.95/1,251.59 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.95x = 1,251.59 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.95x = 616,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,962.57/906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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