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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,252.10 and 575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,252.10 and 575.59 is: 794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,252.10 = 575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,252.10 = 575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,252.10 × 575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 720,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,696.24/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.35

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