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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,252.72 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,252.72 and 576.42 is: 795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,252.72 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,252.72 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,252.72 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 722,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,092.86/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.71

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