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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,250.34 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,250.34 and 556.50 is: 767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,250.34 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,250.34 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,250.34 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 695,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,814.21/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.98

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