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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.94, 1,242.14 and 736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.94, 1,242.14 and 736.78 is: 1,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.94 : 1,242.14 = 736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.94/1,242.14 = 736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.94x = 1,242.14 × 736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.94x = 915,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,183.91/902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.56

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