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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,356.30 and 709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,356.30 and 709.80 is: 1,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,356.30 = 709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,356.30 = 709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,356.30 × 709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 962,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,701.74/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.70

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