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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,245.96 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,245.96 and 791.56 is: 1,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,245.96 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,245.96 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,245.96 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 986,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,252.10/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.77

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