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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,347.78 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,347.78 and 848.92 is: 1,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,347.78 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,347.78 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,347.78 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 1,144,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,157.40/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.66

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