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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,355.51 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,355.51 and 774.38 is: 1,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,355.51 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,355.51 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,355.51 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 1,049,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,673.06/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.70

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