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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.83, 1,361.39 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.83, 1,361.39 and 754.62 is: 1,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.83 : 1,361.39 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.83/1,361.39 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.83x = 1,361.39 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.83x = 1,027,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,327.49/906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.88

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