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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,355.68 and 797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,355.68 and 797.68 is: 1,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,355.68 = 797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,355.68 = 797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,355.68 × 797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 1,081,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,398.82/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.44

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