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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.15, 1,250.06 and 556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.15, 1,250.06 and 556.71 is: 767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.15 : 1,250.06 = 556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.15/1,250.06 = 556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.15x = 1,250.06 × 556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.15x = 695,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,918.12/906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.99

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