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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.82, 1,251.51 and 557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.82, 1,251.51 and 557.50 is: 769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.82 : 1,251.51 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.82/1,251.51 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.82x = 1,251.51 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.82x = 697,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,716.83/906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.41

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