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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,251.16 and 575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,251.16 and 575.09 is: 794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,251.16 = 575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,251.16 = 575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,251.16 × 575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 719,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,529.60/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.11

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