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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,250.85 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,250.85 and 574.62 is: 792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,250.85 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,250.85 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,250.85 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 718,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,763.43/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.67

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