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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.73, 1,252.63 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.73, 1,252.63 and 576.34 is: 795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.73 : 1,252.63 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.73/1,252.63 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.73x = 1,252.63 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.73x = 721,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,940.77/907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.33

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