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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,250.98 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,250.98 and 571.15 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,250.98 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,250.98 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,250.98 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 714,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,497.23/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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