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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,355.25 and 831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,355.25 and 831.26 is: 1,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,355.25 = 831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,355.25 = 831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,355.25 × 831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 1,126,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,565.12/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.98

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