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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.66, 1,255.75 and 745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.66, 1,255.75 and 745.64 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.66 : 1,255.75 = 745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.66/1,255.75 = 745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.66x = 1,255.75 × 745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.66x = 936,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,338.19/909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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