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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,250.64 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,250.64 and 557.10 is: 768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,250.64 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,250.64 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,250.64 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 696,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,731.54/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.61

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