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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.40, 1,363.02 and 747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.40, 1,363.02 and 747.40 is: 1,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.40 : 1,363.02 = 747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.40/1,363.02 = 747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.40x = 1,363.02 × 747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.40x = 1,018,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,721.15/909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.21

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