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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.22, 1,250.64 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.22, 1,250.64 and 552.40 is: 762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.22 : 1,250.64 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.22/1,250.64 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.22x = 1,250.64 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.22x = 690,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,853.54/906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.35

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