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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,246.59 and 756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,246.59 and 756.63 is: 1,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,246.59 = 756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,246.59 = 756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,246.59 × 756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 943,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,207.39/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.11

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