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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,252.74 and 558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,252.74 and 558.42 is: 770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,252.74 = 558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,252.74 = 558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,252.74 × 558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 699,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,555.07/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.66

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