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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,250.82 and 574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,250.82 and 574.61 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,250.82 = 574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,250.82 = 574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,250.82 × 574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 718,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,727.43/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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