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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,251.90 and 576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,251.90 and 576.18 is: 795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,251.90 = 576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,251.90 = 576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,251.90 × 576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 721,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,319.74/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.03

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