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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,249.98 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,249.98 and 574.43 is: 792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,249.98 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,249.98 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,249.98 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 718,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,026.01/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.40

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