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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.79, 1,256.25 and 741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.79, 1,256.25 and 741.76 is: 1,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.79 : 1,256.25 = 741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.79/1,256.25 = 741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.79x = 1,256.25 × 741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.79x = 931,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,836/909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.23

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