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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,250.16 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,250.16 and 574.76 is: 792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,250.16 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,250.16 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,250.16 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 718,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,541.96/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.81

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