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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,247.67 and 780.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,247.67 and 780.98 is: 1,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,247.67 = 780.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,247.67 = 780.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,247.67 × 780.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 974,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,399.08/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.60

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