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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,251.08 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,251.08 and 557.64 is: 768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,251.08 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,251.08 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,251.08 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 697,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,649.46/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.71

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