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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,252.60 and 576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,252.60 and 576.30 is: 795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,252.60 = 576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,252.60 = 576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,252.60 × 576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 721,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,873.38/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.30

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