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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,251.30 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,251.30 and 575.46 is: 794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,251.30 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,251.30 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,251.30 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 720,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,073.10/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.57

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