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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,250.43 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,250.43 and 574.68 is: 792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,250.43 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,250.43 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,250.43 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 718,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,597.11/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.63

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