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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,250.42 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,250.42 and 574.86 is: 793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,250.42 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,250.42 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,250.42 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 718,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,816.44/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.15

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