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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,359.06 and 753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,359.06 and 753.50 is: 1,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,359.06 = 753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,359.06 = 753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,359.06 × 753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 1,024,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,044.91/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.56

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