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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,355.40 and 742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,355.40 and 742.68 is: 1,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,355.40 = 742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,355.40 = 742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,355.40 × 742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 1,006,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,628.47/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.69

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