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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.70, 1,254.90 and 739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.70, 1,254.90 and 739.60 is: 1,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.70 : 1,254.90 = 739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.70/1,254.90 = 739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.70x = 1,254.90 × 739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.70x = 928,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,124.04/909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.25

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