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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,252.04 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,252.04 and 552.92 is: 763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,252.04 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,252.04 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,252.04 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 692,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,277.96/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.27

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