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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,246.62 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,246.62 and 738.12 is: 1,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,246.62 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,246.62 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,246.62 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 920,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,155.15/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.65

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