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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,252.37 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,252.37 and 576 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,252.37 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,252.37 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,252.37 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 721,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,366.56/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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