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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,358.16 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,358.16 and 751.44 is: 1,126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,358.16 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,358.16 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,358.16 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 1,020,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,575.75/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.54

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