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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,251.72 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,251.72 and 552.96 is: 763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,251.72 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,251.72 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,251.72 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 692,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,151.09/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.26

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