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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.26, 1,250.82 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.26, 1,250.82 and 575.08 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.26 : 1,250.82 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.26/1,250.82 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.26x = 1,250.82 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.26x = 719,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,321.57/906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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