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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.45 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.45 and 557.10 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.45 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.45 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.45 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 697,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,182.80/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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