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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,356.84 and 861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,356.84 and 861.90 is: 1,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,356.84 = 861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,356.84 = 861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,356.84 × 861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 1,169,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,460.40/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.42

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