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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,350.18 and 879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,350.18 and 879.93 is: 1,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,350.18 = 879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,350.18 = 879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,350.18 × 879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 1,188,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,063.89/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.72

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