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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.05, 1,256.27 and 746.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.05, 1,256.27 and 746.03 is: 1,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.05 : 1,256.27 = 746.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.05/1,256.27 = 746.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.05x = 1,256.27 × 746.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.05x = 937,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,205.10/910.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.84

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