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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,359.44 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,359.44 and 781.92 is: 1,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,359.44 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,359.44 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,359.44 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 1,062,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,973.32/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.66

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