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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,354.80 and 712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,354.80 and 712.80 is: 1,067.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,354.80 = 712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,354.80 = 712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,354.80 × 712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 965,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,701.44/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.31

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