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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,243.86 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,243.86 and 754.52 is: 1,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,243.86 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,243.86 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,243.86 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 938,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,508.20/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.89

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