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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,349.14 and 823.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,349.14 and 823.57 is: 1,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,349.14 = 823.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,349.14 = 823.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,349.14 × 823.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 1,111,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,111.23/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.70

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