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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,249.20 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,249.20 and 759.78 is: 1,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,249.20 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,249.20 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,249.20 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 949,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,117.18/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.00

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