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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,251.35 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,251.35 and 552.42 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,251.35 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,251.35 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,251.35 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 691,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,270.08/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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