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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.55, 1,250.83 and 749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.55, 1,250.83 and 749.25 is: 1,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.55 : 1,250.83 = 749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.55/1,250.83 = 749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.55x = 1,250.83 × 749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.55x = 937,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,184.38/907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.65

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