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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.11, 1,250.05 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.11, 1,250.05 and 551.90 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.11 : 1,250.05 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.11/1,250.05 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.11x = 1,250.05 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.11x = 689,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,893.59/906.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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