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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,247.60 and 741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,247.60 and 741.76 is: 1,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,247.60 = 741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,247.60 = 741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,247.60 × 741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 925,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,419.78/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.18

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