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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,245.97 and 755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,245.97 and 755.34 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,245.97 = 755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,245.97 = 755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,245.97 × 755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 941,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,130.01/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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