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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.56, 1,246.56 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.56, 1,246.56 and 863.28 is: 1,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.56 : 1,246.56 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.56/1,246.56 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.56x = 1,246.56 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.56x = 1,076,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,130.32/904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.67

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