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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,252.71 and 571.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,252.71 and 571.61 is: 789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,252.71 = 571.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,252.71 = 571.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,252.71 × 571.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 716,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,055.30/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.17

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