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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.88, 1,256.82 and 735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.88, 1,256.82 and 735.88 is: 1,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.88 : 1,256.82 = 735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.88/1,256.82 = 735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.88x = 1,256.82 × 735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.88x = 924,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,868.70/909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.47

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