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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,250.64 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,250.64 and 758.72 is: 1,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,250.64 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,250.64 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,250.64 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 948,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,881.67/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.17

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