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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,250.94 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,250.94 and 557.44 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,250.94 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,250.94 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,250.94 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 697,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,323.99/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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