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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,355.03 and 750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,355.03 and 750.36 is: 1,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,355.03 = 750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,355.03 = 750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,355.03 × 750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 1,016,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,764.45/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.47

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