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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,248.32 and 798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,248.32 and 798.40 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,248.32 = 798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,248.32 = 798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,248.32 × 798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 996,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,658.69/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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