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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.86, 1,362.74 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.86, 1,362.74 and 745.84 is: 1,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.86 : 1,362.74 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.86/1,362.74 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.86x = 1,362.74 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.86x = 1,016,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,375.46/909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.07

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