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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,253.64 and 734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,253.64 and 734.86 is: 1,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,253.64 = 734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,253.64 = 734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,253.64 × 734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 921,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,249.89/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.18

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