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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,252.06 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,252.06 and 576.45 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,252.06 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,252.06 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,252.06 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 721,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,748.55/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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