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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,246.29 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,246.29 and 738 is: 1,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,246.29 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,246.29 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,246.29 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 919,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,762.02/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.08

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