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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,348.06 and 875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,348.06 and 875.24 is: 1,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,348.06 = 875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,348.06 = 875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,348.06 × 875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 1,179,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,876.03/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.25

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