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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,357.29 and 841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,357.29 and 841.02 is: 1,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,357.29 = 841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,357.29 = 841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,357.29 × 841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 1,141,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,508.04/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.20

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