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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.62, 1,238.84 and 751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.62, 1,238.84 and 751.17 is: 1,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.62 : 1,238.84 = 751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.62/1,238.84 = 751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.62x = 1,238.84 × 751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.62x = 930,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,587.37/900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.28

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