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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.17, 1,252.89 and 742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.17, 1,252.89 and 742.26 is: 1,025.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.17 : 1,252.89 = 742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.17/1,252.89 = 742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.17x = 1,252.89 × 742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.17x = 929,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,970.13/907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.13

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