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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,246.87 and 762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,246.87 and 762.19 is: 1,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,246.87 = 762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,246.87 = 762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,246.87 × 762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 950,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,351.85/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.88

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