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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,250.88 and 552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,250.88 and 552.55 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,250.88 = 552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,250.88 = 552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,250.88 × 552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 691,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,176.87/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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