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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.55, 1,258.02 and 745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.55, 1,258.02 and 745.30 is: 1,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.55 : 1,258.02 = 745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.55/1,258.02 = 745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.55x = 1,258.02 × 745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.55x = 937,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,592.29/911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.57

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