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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,251.74 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,251.74 and 557.72 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,251.74 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,251.74 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,251.74 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 698,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,120.43/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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