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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,251.06 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,251.06 and 557.32 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,251.06 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,251.06 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,251.06 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 697,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,240.76/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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