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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,250.58 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,250.58 and 574.74 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,250.58 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,250.58 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,250.58 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 718,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,758.35/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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