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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,251 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,251 and 556.86 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,251 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,251 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,251 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 696,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,631.86/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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