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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,251.12 and 552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,251.12 and 552.57 is: 762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,251.12 = 552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,251.12 = 552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,251.12 × 552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 691,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,331.38/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.44

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