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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,246.94 and 764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,246.94 and 764.26 is: 1,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,246.94 = 764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,246.94 = 764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,246.94 × 764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 952,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,986.36/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.75

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