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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.51, 1,255.28 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.51, 1,255.28 and 743.40 is: 1,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.51 : 1,255.28 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.51/1,255.28 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.51x = 1,255.28 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.51x = 933,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,171.44/909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.02

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