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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,357.29 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,357.29 and 746.28 is: 1,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,357.29 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,357.29 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,357.29 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 1,012,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,918.38/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.32

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