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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,251.86 and 576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,251.86 and 576.20 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,251.86 = 576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,251.86 = 576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,251.86 × 576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 721,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,312.59/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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