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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,252.08 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,252.08 and 575.28 is: 793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,252.08 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,252.08 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,252.08 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 720,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,296.58/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.98

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