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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,245.18 and 780.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,245.18 and 780.66 is: 1,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,245.18 = 780.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,245.18 = 780.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,245.18 × 780.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 972,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,062.22/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.59

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