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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,251.84 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,251.84 and 575.76 is: 794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,251.84 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,251.84 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,251.84 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 720,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,759.40/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.07

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