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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,252.96 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,252.96 and 576.68 is: 795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,252.96 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,252.96 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,252.96 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 722,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,556.97/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.94

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