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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,246.95 and 764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,246.95 and 764.25 is: 1,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,246.95 = 764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,246.95 = 764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,246.95 × 764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 952,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,981.54/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.74

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