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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,356.91 and 750.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,356.91 and 750.87 is: 1,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,356.91 = 750.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,356.91 = 750.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,356.91 × 750.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 1,018,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,861.13/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.59

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