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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,250.94 and 557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,250.94 and 557.12 is: 768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,250.94 = 557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,250.94 = 557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,250.94 × 557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 696,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,923.69/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.76

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