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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,251.28 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,251.28 and 574.72 is: 792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,251.28 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,251.28 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,251.28 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 719,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,135.64/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.98

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