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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,124.33 and 606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,124.33 and 606.83 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,124.33 = 606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,124.33 = 606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,124.33 × 606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 682,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,268.52/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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