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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,244.40 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,244.40 and 766.13 is: 1,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,244.40 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,244.40 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,244.40 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 953,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,372.17/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.39

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