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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,252.80 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,252.80 and 558.72 is: 770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,252.80 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,252.80 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,252.80 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 699,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,964.42/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.95

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