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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.42, 1,358.44 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.42, 1,358.44 and 750.71 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.42 : 1,358.44 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.42/1,358.44 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.42x = 1,358.44 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.42x = 1,019,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,796.01/905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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