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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,252.28 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,252.28 and 558.06 is: 770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,252.28 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,252.28 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,252.28 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 698,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,850.51/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.19

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