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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,251.57 and 575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,251.57 and 575.67 is: 794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,251.57 = 575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,251.57 = 575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,251.57 × 575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 720,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,491.30/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.55

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