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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,247.90 and 764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,247.90 and 764.94 is: 1,054.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,247.90 = 764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,247.90 = 764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,247.90 × 764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 954,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,568.63/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.69

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