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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,251.09 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,251.09 and 557.46 is: 769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,251.09 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,251.09 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,251.09 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 697,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,432.63/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.03

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