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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,350.38 and 864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,350.38 and 864.69 is: 1,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,350.38 = 864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,350.38 = 864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,350.38 × 864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 1,167,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,660.08/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.83

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