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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,250.44 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,250.44 and 574.88 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,250.44 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,250.44 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,250.44 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 718,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,852.95/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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