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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,251.18 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,251.18 and 557.06 is: 768.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,251.18 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,251.18 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,251.18 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 696,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,976.07/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.81

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