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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,251.45 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,251.45 and 557.64 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,251.45 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,251.45 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,251.45 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 697,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,858.58/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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