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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.66, 1,252.29 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.66, 1,252.29 and 575.97 is: 794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.66 : 1,252.29 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.66/1,252.29 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.66x = 1,252.29 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.66x = 721,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,281.47/907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.66

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