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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,356.45 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,356.45 and 846.70 is: 1,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,356.45 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,356.45 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,356.45 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 1,148,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,506.22/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.05

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