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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,353.75 and 774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,353.75 and 774.89 is: 1,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,353.75 = 774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,353.75 = 774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,353.75 × 774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 1,049,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,007.34/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.34

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