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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,357.02 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,357.02 and 743.40 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,357.02 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,357.02 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,357.02 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 1,008,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,808.67/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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