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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,252.48 and 743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,252.48 and 743.26 is: 1,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,252.48 = 743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,252.48 = 743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,252.48 × 743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 930,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,918.28/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.04

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