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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,358.49 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,358.49 and 867.69 is: 1,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,358.49 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,358.49 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,358.49 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 1,178,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,748.19/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.72

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