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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,125.84 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,125.84 and 604.92 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,125.84 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,125.84 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,125.84 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 681,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,043.13/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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