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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,350.61 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,350.61 and 795.43 is: 1,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,350.61 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,350.61 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,350.61 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 1,074,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,315.71/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.38

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