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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,251.12 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,251.12 and 557.32 is: 769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,251.12 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,251.12 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,251.12 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 697,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,274.20/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.08

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