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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.17, 1,250.52 and 574.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.17, 1,250.52 and 574.79 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.17 : 1,250.52 = 574.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.17/1,250.52 = 574.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.17x = 1,250.52 × 574.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.17x = 718,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,786.39/906.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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