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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,247.90 and 762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,247.90 and 762.94 is: 1,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,247.90 = 762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,247.90 = 762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,247.90 × 762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 952,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,066.59/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.90

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