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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,252.80 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,252.80 and 576.54 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,252.80 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,252.80 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,252.80 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 722,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,289.31/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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