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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,253.19 and 758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,253.19 and 758.13 is: 1,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,253.19 = 758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,253.19 = 758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,253.19 × 758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 950,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,080.93/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.71

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