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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,349.71 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,349.71 and 896.88 is: 1,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,349.71 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,349.71 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,349.71 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 1,210,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,527.90/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.45

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