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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,250.76 and 574.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,250.76 and 574.95 is: 793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,250.76 = 574.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,250.76 = 574.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,250.76 × 574.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 719,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,124.46/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.24

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