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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,252.89 and 576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,252.89 and 576.58 is: 795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,252.89 = 576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,252.89 = 576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,252.89 × 576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 722,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,391.32/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.80

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