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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,251.09 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,251.09 and 574.70 is: 793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,251.09 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,251.09 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,251.09 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 718,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,995.17/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.31

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