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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,251.84 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,251.84 and 575.60 is: 793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,251.84 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,251.84 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,251.84 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 720,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,559.10/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.99

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