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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,248.64 and 739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,248.64 and 739.70 is: 1,019.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,248.64 = 739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,248.64 = 739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,248.64 × 739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 923,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,619.01/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.42

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