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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,250.49 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,250.49 and 556.75 is: 768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,250.49 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,250.49 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,250.49 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 696,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,210.31/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.41

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