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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.22, 1,347.90 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.22, 1,347.90 and 895.44 is: 1,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.22 : 1,347.90 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.22/1,347.90 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.22x = 1,347.90 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.22x = 1,206,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,963.58/905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.34

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