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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,249.97 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,249.97 and 764.44 is: 1,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,249.97 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,249.97 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,249.97 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 955,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,527.07/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.98

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