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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,244.50 and 787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,244.50 and 787.47 is: 1,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,244.50 = 787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,244.50 = 787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,244.50 × 787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 980,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,006.42/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.95

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