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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,251.16 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,251.16 and 552.41 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,251.16 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,251.16 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,251.16 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 691,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,150.35/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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