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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.55, 1,252.32 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.55, 1,252.32 and 575.85 is: 794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.55 : 1,252.32 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.55/1,252.32 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.55x = 1,252.32 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.55x = 721,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,148.47/907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.61

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