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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,251.33 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,251.33 and 575.22 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,251.33 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,251.33 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,251.33 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 719,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,787.95/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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