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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.96, 1,251.30 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.96, 1,251.30 and 627.36 is: 865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.96 : 1,251.30 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.96/1,251.30 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.96x = 1,251.30 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.96x = 785,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,015.57/906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.55

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