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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.29, 1,251.10 and 742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.29, 1,251.10 and 742.26 is: 1,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.29 : 1,251.10 = 742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.29/1,251.10 = 742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.29x = 1,251.10 × 742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.29x = 928,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,642.93/906.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.67

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