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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,250.68 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,250.68 and 556.98 is: 768.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,250.68 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,250.68 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,250.68 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 696,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,603.75/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.64

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