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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,358.16 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,358.16 and 752.28 is: 1,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,358.16 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,358.16 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,358.16 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 1,021,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,716.60/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.83

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