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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.37, 1,357.76 and 741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.37, 1,357.76 and 741.56 is: 1,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.37 : 1,357.76 = 741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.37/1,357.76 = 741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.37x = 1,357.76 × 741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.37x = 1,006,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,855.57/904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.33

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