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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,250.70 and 557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,250.70 and 557.40 is: 768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,250.70 = 557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,250.70 = 557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,250.70 × 557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 697,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,140.18/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.76

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