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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,244.40 and 809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,244.40 and 809.28 is: 1,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,244.40 = 809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,244.40 = 809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,244.40 × 809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 1,007,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,068.03/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.91

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