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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,250.70 and 685.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,250.70 and 685.57 is: 945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,250.70 = 685.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,250.70 = 685.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,250.70 × 685.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 857,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,442.40/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.33

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