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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,250.73 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,250.73 and 557.10 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,250.73 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,250.73 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,250.73 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 696,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,781.68/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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