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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,357.35 and 895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,357.35 and 895.30 is: 1,342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,357.35 = 895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,357.35 = 895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,357.35 × 895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 1,215,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,235.46/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.95

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