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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.26, 1,358.69 and 867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.26, 1,358.69 and 867.81 is: 1,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.26 : 1,358.69 = 867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.26/1,358.69 = 867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.26x = 1,358.69 × 867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.26x = 1,179,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,080.43/904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.92

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