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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.99, 1,348.49 and 806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.99, 1,348.49 and 806.73 is: 1,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.99 : 1,348.49 = 806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.99/1,348.49 = 806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.99x = 1,348.49 × 806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.99x = 1,087,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,867.34/904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.08

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