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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,245.42 and 756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,245.42 and 756.72 is: 1,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,245.42 = 756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,245.42 = 756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,245.42 × 756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 942,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,434.22/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.35

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