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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.56, 1,250.82 and 740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.56, 1,250.82 and 740.70 is: 1,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.56 : 1,250.82 = 740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.56/1,250.82 = 740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.56x = 1,250.82 × 740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.56x = 926,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,482.37/907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.85

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