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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.70, 1,252.49 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.70, 1,252.49 and 576.10 is: 794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.70 : 1,252.49 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.70/1,252.49 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.70x = 1,252.49 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.70x = 721,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,559.49/907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.93

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