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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,252.04 and 576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,252.04 and 576.18 is: 794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,252.04 = 576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,252.04 = 576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,252.04 × 576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 721,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,397.53/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.88

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