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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,251.68 and 575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,251.68 and 575.09 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,251.68 = 575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,251.68 = 575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,251.68 × 575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 719,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,828.65/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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