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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,250.64 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,250.64 and 556.88 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,250.64 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,250.64 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,250.64 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 696,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,450.15/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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