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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.07, 1,250.04 and 551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.07, 1,250.04 and 551.84 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.07 : 1,250.04 = 551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.07/1,250.04 = 551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.07x = 1,250.04 × 551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.07x = 689,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,825.20/906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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