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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,250.62 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,250.62 and 557.08 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,250.62 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,250.62 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,250.62 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 696,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,695.39/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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