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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,250.93 and 552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,250.93 and 552.74 is: 762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,250.93 = 552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,250.93 = 552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,250.93 × 552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 691,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,434.18/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.65

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