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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,250.81 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,250.81 and 574.83 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,250.81 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,250.81 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,250.81 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 719,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,000.24/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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