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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,359.36 and 864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,359.36 and 864.12 is: 1,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,359.36 = 864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,359.36 = 864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,359.36 × 864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 1,174,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,650.16/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.73

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