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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,352.45 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,352.45 and 756.20 is: 1,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,352.45 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,352.45 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,352.45 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 1,022,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,717.31/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.75

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