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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,251.99 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,251.99 and 759.47 is: 1,048.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,251.99 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,251.99 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,251.99 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 950,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,842.59/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.26

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