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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.83, 1,357.55 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.83, 1,357.55 and 752.12 is: 1,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.83 : 1,357.55 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.83/1,357.55 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.83x = 1,357.55 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.83x = 1,021,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,036.75/906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.94

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