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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.06, 1,245.27 and 843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.06, 1,245.27 and 843.58 is: 1,161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.06 : 1,245.27 = 843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.06/1,245.27 = 843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.06x = 1,245.27 × 843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.06x = 1,050,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,484.87/904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.96

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