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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,246.73 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,246.73 and 771.32 is: 1,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,246.73 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,246.73 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,246.73 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 961,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,627.78/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.69

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