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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,245.88 and 737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,245.88 and 737.70 is: 1,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,245.88 = 737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,245.88 = 737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,245.88 × 737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 919,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,085.68/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.67

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