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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,250 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,250 and 551.70 is: 761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,250 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,250 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,250 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 689,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,625/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.13

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