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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,251.43 and 552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,251.43 and 552.89 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,251.43 = 552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,251.43 = 552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,251.43 × 552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 691,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,904.88/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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