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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,247.56 and 786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,247.56 and 786.24 is: 1,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,247.56 = 786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,247.56 = 786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,247.56 × 786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 980,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,881.57/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.42

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