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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,256.04 and 734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,256.04 and 734.22 is: 1,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,256.04 = 734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,256.04 = 734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,256.04 × 734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 922,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,209.69/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.33

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