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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.39, 1,256.16 and 733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.39, 1,256.16 and 733.04 is: 1,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.39 : 1,256.16 = 733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.39/1,256.16 = 733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.39x = 1,256.16 × 733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.39x = 920,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,809.25/909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.56

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