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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,251.26 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,251.26 and 575.57 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,251.26 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,251.26 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,251.26 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 720,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,181.46/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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