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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,348.55 and 885.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,348.55 and 885.94 is: 1,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,348.55 = 885.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,348.55 = 885.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,348.55 × 885.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 1,194,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,734.39/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.26

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