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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,252.16 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,252.16 and 576.32 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,252.16 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,252.16 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,252.16 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 721,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,644.85/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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