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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.14, 1,246.80 and 757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.14, 1,246.80 and 757.72 is: 1,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.14 : 1,246.80 = 757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.14/1,246.80 = 757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.14x = 1,246.80 × 757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.14x = 944,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,725.30/905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.73

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