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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,359.66 and 753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,359.66 and 753.28 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,359.66 = 753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,359.66 = 753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,359.66 × 753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 1,024,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,204.68/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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