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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,250.33 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,250.33 and 574.47 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,250.33 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,250.33 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,250.33 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 718,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,274.20/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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