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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,250.49 and 557.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,250.49 and 557.03 is: 768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,250.49 = 557.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,250.49 = 557.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,250.49 × 557.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 696,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,554.19/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.71

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