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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.30, 1,251.86 and 750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.30, 1,251.86 and 750 is: 1,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.30 : 1,251.86 = 750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.30/1,251.86 = 750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.30x = 1,251.86 × 750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.30x = 938,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,895.00/908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.68

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