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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,350.34 and 895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,350.34 and 895.28 is: 1,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,350.34 = 895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,350.34 = 895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,350.34 × 895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 1,208,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,932.40/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.55

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