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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.93, 1,254.78 and 743.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.93, 1,254.78 and 743.61 is: 1,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.93 : 1,254.78 = 743.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.93/1,254.78 = 743.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.93x = 1,254.78 × 743.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.93x = 933,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,066.96/909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.43

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