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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,251.90 and 575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,251.90 and 575.38 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,251.90 = 575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,251.90 = 575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,251.90 × 575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 720,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,318.22/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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