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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,250.66 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,250.66 and 574.94 is: 793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,250.66 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,250.66 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,250.66 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 719,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,054.46/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.10

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