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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,251.95 and 576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,251.95 and 576.07 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,251.95 = 576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,251.95 = 576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,251.95 × 576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 721,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,210.84/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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