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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,251.36 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,251.36 and 557.76 is: 769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,251.36 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,251.36 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,251.36 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 697,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,958.55/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.25

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